J'ai été au bal [videorecording] = I went to the dance / Brazos Films presents ; a film by Les Blank, Chris Strachwitz, Maureen Gosling ; produced and directed by Les Blank, Chris Strachwitz.
Format:
[videorecording] =
Publisher:
Brazos Films,
Copyright Date:
c2003
Description:
1 videodisc (81 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Documentary. Clifton Chenier ; Queen Ida ; Walter Mouton ; Rockin' Sidney ; Balfa Brothers ; Marc & Ann Savoy ; D.L. Menard ; Nathan Abshire ; Michael Doucet & Beausoleil ; John Delafose ; Wayne Toups ; "Bois Sec" Ardoin ; Chuck Guillory ; The Hackberry Ramblers ; Dennis McGee ; Boozoo Chavis ; Canray Fontenot ; Paul Daigle & Cajun Gold. Inspired by Ann Allen Savoy's book Cajun music : a reflection of a people. Originally produced as a motion picture in 1989. "30 minutes of previously unreleased 'Lost & Found' bonus footage"--Container. "Lost and found" bonus footage (22 min.) produced and directed by Chris Strachwitz in 2002. Special features: audio commentary with Chris Strachwitz, Les Blank and Maureen Gosling ; why the films were made ; about the filmmakers ; honors, reviews and credits.
Summary:
Looks at the Cajun-zydeco countryside, its people and their dance halls, blended with performances of the music and the recollections of its musicians. Features historical sequences about Joe Falcon, Amede Ardoin, Iry LeJeune, Harry Choates, and others.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)52691415
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.